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THE AMERICAN ALMANAC, YEAR-BOOK, CYCLOPEDIA AND ATLAS.
New York American and Journal, Hearst's Chicago American and San Francisco Examiner
1903.
Blue Cloth.
918 pp. B/w and color ills. Navy cover has red lettering front and spine. Covers occasionally scuffed. Corners bumped. Red edges. Eps are 4 of the 42 pp. of advertising. This yearbook appears to contain everything one could wish to know about America in 1903, with many maps, charts, and illustrations.
Very Good
[Book #3874]
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AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE DIGEST (FORMERLY THE AMERICAN CHAUFFER).
Cincinnati, Ohio:
American Chauffer Publishing Co.
1918.
Paper.
October 1918 issue. 66 pp. Cover, other ills in b/w plus orange, sepia tones. Covers a little torn, interior very good. Fascinating ads & articles on early autos plus war info -- carrier pigeons, early planes, etc. See also our #001128, September 1918 issue.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #1127]
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AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE DIGEST (FORMERLY THE AMERICAN CHAUFFER).
Cincinnati, Ohio:
American Chauffer Publishing Co.
1918.
Paper.
September 1918 issue. 64 pp. Cover, other ills in b/w plus red sepia tones. Fascinating ads & articles on early autos plus war info -- winter road preparedness, care of the steering gear, "mobilizing man power to fill merchant ships," military motor mechanics, and more. See also our #001127, September 1918 issue.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #1128]
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AMERICAN HISTORICAL PAMPHLETS, set of 9.
Newark, DE:
Curtis Paper Company
1954.
Paper.
Limited.
A series of historically significant pamphlets covering two hundred years of American history. Each was printed in special typefaces, illustrated with woodcuts and drawings. Individual titles are: George Washington's Farewell Address to His Countrymen, The Declaration of Independence as written by Jefferson, The Fundamental Creed of Abraham Lincoln, Seed of Liberty (the proceedings of the original assembly of the founding of Jamestown), The Fundamental Creed of Robert E. Lee, In Behalf of Parents (historical advice to parents of the Beat Generation from Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, and Richard Lingard), Wash Roebling's War (a collection of Civil War letters), America at Ease (sports and recreation), and Arctic Sun and Tropic Moon (the discoveries of Alaska and Hawaii). Price listed is for the entire set; ask us for individual quotes.
Very Good Plus
[Book #1466]
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AMERICAN WAR SONGS.
Philadelphia:
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
1925.
Blue Cloth.
202 pp. Front cover has stamped gilt lettering, rules, decorations and the seal of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Cover edges are slightly shelf-worn. Spine -- w/gilt lettering, rules and star -- is lightly frayed at top and bottom. Corners are slightly frayed. T.e.g. Text is aged.
Near Fine Privately Printed.
[Book #1061]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. NOV. 1877.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1877.
Paper Wraps.
First.
53 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasure, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Topics in this include Chinese marriage, female collegiate education, and how to amuse babies.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4007]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. JUNE 1877.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1877.
Paper Wraps.
First.
55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover missing. Front cover curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasure, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this include Charles Lamb, the women of Japan, a word to husbands, and a few words to boys from Aunt Rena.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4008]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. DECEMBER 1877.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1877.
Paper Wraps.
First.
55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover missing. Front cover curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasure, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this include a John Greenleaf Whittier poem "In the Old South Church," Christmas poetry, and "What Shall I Do to be Saved from the Curse of Drink?".
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4009]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. DEC. 1875.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1875.
Paper Wraps.
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55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Some pages loose but all are included. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasure, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include history, biography, stories, home life and character, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4010]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. SEPT. 1875.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1875.
Paper Wraps.
First.
55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include Alexandria, Catherine of Arragon, preparing for marriage, animals mentioned in the Bible, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4011]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. JAN 1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
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61 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover.Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include old hearth stones and the tales they told, the poem "Songo River" by Longfellow, Madame de Stael, and Haddon Hall.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4012]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. APR. 1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
First.
53 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include Verona, Anthony Wayne, American and Swiss Scenery, and a children's story about Martin Luther.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4013]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. JUNE 1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
First.
54 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. the plains of Philippi, Sempach and its hero, Julia Ward Howe's poem "Wishes," gardening, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4014]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. JULY 1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
First.
54 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the venus flytrap, Ireland,a sermon, and a visit to the Philadelphia Centennial.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4015]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE.AUG.1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
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55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Prev. owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include Gloucester, England; Joan of Arc; women and the fine arts, the Woman's Department of the Philadelphia Centennial; and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4016]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. MARCH 1875.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1875.
Paper Wraps.
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68 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the poetry of John Greenleaf Whittier, fiction, and advice to mothers: "Don't kiss the baby.".
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4018]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. NOV> 1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
First.
61 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include Constantinople, the Philadelphia Centennial, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4020]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. OCT.1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
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85 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the Philadelphia Centennial art exhibition, elephants, women's work, the islands of Iona and Staffa, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4022]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. SEPT.1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
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53 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled, soiled, and detached. Some pages loose but all present. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the Philadelphia Centennial, a glimpse of Philadelphia in 1776, women's work in the world, pickle- making, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4023]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE.AUG.1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
First.
55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include Gloucester, England; Joan of Arc; women and the fine arts, the Woman's Department of the Philadelphia Centennial; and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4024]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. JULY 1875.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1875.
Paper Wraps.
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63 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include Lucerne, the woods of Virginia, the Susquehanna valley, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4025]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. JUNE1875.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1875.
Paper Wraps.
First.
61 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the buildings of the Centennial Exhibition, John Ruskin, the Victoria Regia house, poetry by Hans Christian Andersen and Ralph WaldoeEmerson, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4026]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. AUG.1875.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1875.
Paper Wraps.
First.
55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled and soiled, but holding. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include sketches of Ireland, Rhodes and Its Colossus, Charlotte Bronte, how to eat oranges and pineapples, hope for the inebriate, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4027]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. MARCh1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
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57 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers have b/w design of multi-faceted woman and printing on front. Previous owner's name in pencil on front cover. Back cover contains ads. Covers are curled, soiled, and detached. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the Philadelphia Centennial, Ephesus, the Falls of Lodore, Sir Humphrey Davy, poetry by Whittier and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4029]
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ARTHUR'S ILLUSTRATED HOME MAGAZINE. OCT. 1876.
Philadelphia:
T.S. Arthur & Son
1876.
Paper Wraps.
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55 pp. + ads. B/w ills. Pinkish-tan wrappers only present on back cover, that curled and soiled. Arthur's was a monthly periodical late in the 19th Century which featured fiction, illustrated articles of non-fiction, religious readings, a mother's department, boys and girls' treasury, poetry, housekeeping and temperance departments, and editorial columns. A selection of current home sewing patterns from Butterick are in each issue. Wonderful period ads. Topics in this issue include the Philadelphia Centennial, elephants, the islands of Iona and Staffa, and more.
Very Good Periodical.
[Book #4030]
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